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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - 7/10/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11,000 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 TUESDAY,JULY 10, 2007 REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER: 6:33 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Dennis Ottley, Chair Lyra Done, Vice Chair Bob Delaney, Board Member Robert Evans, Board Member Margot Hurst, Board Member Susannah Myerson, Board Member 1. APPROVAL OF MAY 8, 2007 AND JUNE 12, 2007 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MOTION: Board Member Bob Delaney made a MOTION to approve the Tuesday, May 8, 2007 and June 12, 2007 Regular Session Minutes as approved. Board Member Robert Evans SECONDED the motion. Motion UNANIMOUSLY carried. 6-0. CALL TO AUDIENCE Chair Dennis Ottley opened the Call to the Audience. Chair Dennis Ottley closed the Call to the Audience. 2. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD LIAISON COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Council Member Terry Parish reported that Town Council plan to schedule a study session to discuss the 2008 Pima County Bond Election. Council Member Parish reported that at the 2007 Independence Day Celebration at the Canada del Oro Riverfront Park Wal-Mart presented the Town with a check in the amount of $250,000 for the Naranja Town Site Fund. 7/10/07 Minutes, Parks&Recreation Advisory Board 3. UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY,JULY 18, 2007 ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL -REGULAR SESSION 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Presentation of the "2007 Parks and Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award" by the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to Mike Wilson Public Hearing—Resolution (R) 07-85 Approving the Adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan of the Town Of Oro Valley for Fiscal Years 2007/2008 through 2011/2012. MONDAY,JULY 30—THURSDAY,AUGUST 2,2007- ORO VALLEY JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM Locations: Oro Valley Country Club, Crooked Tree Golf Course, the Golf Club at Vistoso Course, and Hilton El Conquistador Golf& Tennis Resort TUESDAY,AUGUST 14,2007— PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION MEETING 6:30 p.m. Hopi Room, Development Services Building, Town Hall WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 17,2007 Governor's Rural Economic Development Conference 8:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m. Hilton El Conquistador Golf& Tennis Resort Contact: Amanda Jacobs Phone: 229-4700 or Email: ajacobs@orovalley.net http://www.azcommerce.com/CommAsst/RuralDev/RDC.htm The Town of Oro Valley will host the 2007 Governor's Rural Development Conference August 15-17, 2007. This year's conference theme is "Innovation in Arizona— Solutions for a Growing Economy". Economic developers, business leaders, community leaders and others from across the state will gather at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort to focus on education, foundation and innovation in Arizona. 4. NAME CHANGE OF THE NARANJA TOWN SITE —DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Council Member Terry Parish asked the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to reconsider changing the name of the Naranja Town Site at this time. Council Member Parish reported that 70% percent of the residents know about the Naranja Town Site. Council Member Parish suggested waiting until after the 2008 Pima County Bond Election then possibly unveiling a new name on opening day. Vice Chair Lyra Done recommended the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board proceed with a name change recommendation before the 2008 Pima County Bond Election then forward to Town Council for their consideration. 2 7/10/07 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board Following discussion the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board made a motion to table this item. MOTION: Board Member Bob Delaney made a MOTION to TABLE this item. Board Member Robert Evans SECONDED the motion. Motion UNANIMOUSLY carried. 6-0. 5. FEES STRUCTURE UPDATE —DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Parks & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder reported that the Finance Department has begun working with Parks and Recreation staff to update the Parks and Recreation user fees structure. Data Analyst Art Cuaron is currently in the data collection and analysis phase. 6. PARKS & RECREATION VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Chair Dennis Ottley encouraged everyone to attend and applaud the first Parks & Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Mr. Mike Wilson. Presentation of the Parks & Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to Mr. Mike Wilson at the Town Council, Regular Session Meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 7. 2007 ANNUAL ARIZONA PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPATION—DISCUSSION Parks & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder reported that the 2007 Arizona Parks & Recreation Association (APRA) Conference and Trade Show will be held at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson in August 27 - 31. Ms. Reeder explained that the Boards and Commissions Day was scheduled for Thursday, August 30, 2007. Any Board Members interested in attending the Boards and Commission Day or volunteering you may contact Office Specialist Celine Kidwell at (520)229-5053 or cakidwell@orovalley.net. 8. STATUS REPORT ON THE NARANJA TOWN SITE DEVELOPMENT— DISCUSSION Parks & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder reported that only one submittal was received for the initial Naranja Town Site Public Education program Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The RFQ was re-advertised on July 20, 2007 and submittals are due on August 10, 2007. Ms. Reeder also reported that Town Council discussed the general obligation bond election process at a Study Session on July 25, 2007. 3 7/10/07 Minutes, Parks&Recreation Advisory Board 9. FRIENDS OF THE PARKS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Board Member Bob Delaney reported Mr. Dick Johnson suggested placing the Friends of the Parks under the umbrella of the Oro Valley Foundation. Otherwise Board Member Delaney continues the search for someone to lead the Friends of the Parks. 10. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Board Member Margot Hurst reported on the Historical Preservation Commission. Poster Frost Associates gave an update on the stabilization progress of the Steam Pump Ranch at the July 9, 2007 Historical Preservation Commission meeting. Board Member Susannah Myerson reported that Planning and Zoning Commission agenda will hold a Study Session in regards to the General Plan Amendment for portions of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, (generally bounded on the north by Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, on the east by Oracle Road, on the south by Tangerine Road, and on the west by the Big Wash.). Vice Chair Lyra Done reported that the Finance and Bond Committee plan to meet next month to discuss the mid year review. 11. PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Parks & Recreation Director Ainsley Reeder reported that the Independence Day Celebration was once again a success. It was anticipated approximately 4,000 to 5,000 people participated in the Fourth of July event at the Canada del Oro Riverfront Park. Ms. Reeder also reported that the Fourth of July event at the Oro Valley Municipal Pool was a huge success with a 30% increase in attendance. Ms. Reeder reported that the FY 07/08 Final Budget was adopted by the Town Council. The Town has begun using the new automated system MUNIS Enterprise Resource Planning System. Ms. Reeder reported that the Parks Division has been very active with the Steam Pump Ranch project. Ms. Reeder reported that the Dog Park at James D. Kriegh Park was closed for renovations. Renovations include new turf, shade structures, concrete pads, and site furniture, decomposed granite and sidewalks. The re-opening is scheduled for mid August. Ms. Reeder reported that the Aquatics and Recreation Divisions also are having a busy summer with swim classes; Oro Valley Summer Fun Camp and 12th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Program. 4 7/1 0/07 Minutes,Parks&Recreation Advisory Board 12. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Dennis Ottley reported that Planning and Zoning Director Sarah More continues the development to include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS) into Town standards. Town Council scheduled a Study Session on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 to discuss LEEDS. Chair Ottley commented that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board would continue to follow LEEDS development. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ■ Alcohol Permit in Town Parks 14. SCHEDULING NEXT PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING The next Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at or after 6:30 p.m. in the Development Services Building, Hopi Conference Room. 15. ADJOURNMENT Chair Dennis Ottley adjourned the July 10, 2007, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session Meeting at 7:15 p.m. with no objections. Prepared by, Celine Kidwell, Recording Secretary Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 5